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OJJDP News @ a Glance, March 2024

The March newsletter highlights OJJDP’s continuum of care framework for delivering juvenile justice services, recent trends in youth crime and victimization, and a conversation between Administrator Liz Ryan and Tribal youth.

The President’s FY 2025 Budget

The President’s FY 25 budget includes more than $5.5 billion for OJP programs to advance community safety, build community trust and strengthen the community’s role as co-producer of safety and justice.

Drone-Delivered Contraband in Correctional Facilities

Contraband entering correctional facilities by drones, or unmanned aircraft systems, poses a significant threat to safety and security. Detection technology is rapidly evolving to help agencies better defend against drone delivery of drugs, weapons, cell phones, and other contraband.

OVC Helps Programs Prevent Human Trafficking

Learn more about the work OJP-funded programs do to eliminate Human Trafficking and the ways they assist and empower victims.

2024 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Resource Guide

The 2024 NCVRW Resource Guide is now available! It includes information to help you plan your outreach, original artwork, and other tools to help raise awareness about victims’ rights and services.

Grant Application Resource Guide

This resource contains information to help you prepare and submit applications for OJP funding and offers guidance on award administration.

Learn about JustGrants, DOJ's Grants Management System

Access information about JustGrants, including news updates, resources and training opportunities for applicants and recipients of DOJ grant awards, and other forms of federal financial assistance.